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What is the cheapest month to fly to French Polynesia?
In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from California to French Polynesia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $819. If you don’t want to visit French Polynesia in March, then you should wait until February to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $838.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to French Polynesia?
The cheapest day to depart on your flight to French Polynesia is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $971. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Wednesday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from California to French Polynesia for around $1,116.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to French Polynesia?
According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to French Polynesia is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from California to French Polynesia in the morning for as low as $818. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,103.
What is the cheapest California to French Polynesia flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to French Polynesia?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to French Polynesia from California when booking 18 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to French Polynesia for around $1,006 when searching 18 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to French Polynesia from California for as low as $899 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on California to French Polynesia flights?
There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to French Polynesia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to French Polynesia?
French Bee, Air France, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from California to French Polynesia
What airlines fly to French Polynesia?
French Bee, United Airlines and Air Tahiti Nui are the top three most popular airlines that fly to French Polynesia from California according to our data. French Bee is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to French Polynesia. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to French Polynesia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from California to French Polynesia on average per day?
5 flights are operational daily from California to French Polynesia as of May 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 12:00AM, with 35% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.
How many flights depart from California to French Polynesia on average per week?
As of May 2025, there are 40 flights per week flying from California to French Polynesia. The most common day of the week flights depart is Thu, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.
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Best Price Found | $267 |
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Fastest flight time | 8h 10m |
Direct flights | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat and Sun |
Airports in French Polynesia | 1 airport |
When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to French Polynesia?
Prices for flights from California to French Polynesia are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to French Polynesia?
As of May 2025, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from California to French Polynesia.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to French Polynesia?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to French Polynesia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to French Polynesia?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to French Polynesia can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at French Polynesia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from California to French Polynesia?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from California to French Polynesia is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (65.73% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A350-900 (15.63%), Boeing 767-300 (winglets) (12.10%), and Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (4.26%).
Best airlines flying from California to French Polynesia
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| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $396 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.6 41 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $456 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.0 65 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $561 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.5 829 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $639 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,696 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $653 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 1,446 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $672 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 7,934 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $751 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.7 63 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $964 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 9,972 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $965 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews |
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Can I find flights from California to French Polynesia with flexible booking policies on momondo?
momondo does allow users to show only those flights to French Polynesia from California which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.
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